Bangkok Immigration Office, Chaeng Watthana: Address and Hours
Bangkok's immigration office, Immigration Division 1, is in Building B, South Zone, of the Government Complex on Chaeng Wattana Road, Lak Si. Short-term extensions go to Counter K at IT Square Laksi Plaza, 3rd floor, since 2022. Hours are Monday to Friday, 08.30 to 12.00 and 13.00 to 16.30.
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The Bangkok immigration office is Immigration Division 1. It is responsible for Bangkok only, except the airport checkpoints and Bangkok ports. The counters sit in two buildings, so check the service before you go.
Address and opening hours
Division 1 is in Building B, South Zone, of the Government Complex, Chaeng Wattana Road, Thung Song Hong Subdistrict, Lak Si District, Bangkok 10210.
Hours
The office opens Monday to Friday, 08.30 to 12.00 and 13.00 to 16.30. It closes on public holidays. Queue tickets are issued 08.30 to 15.30.
At Counters A and B the queue closes at 15.30. At Counter K the queue closes at 16.00.
Contact
The telephone is 0-2141-9889. The hotline is 1178.
Which counter for which service
Counters A and B: notices and certificates
Counters A and B handle the notification for a foreigner who has stayed over 90 days (TM.47). They also take the TM.30 notification from a householder or hotel manager. Both moved back to Building B, 2nd floor, from 18 April 2022.
Counter K: short-term extensions
Counter K handles the short-term extension for visa exemption, Visa on Arrival, transit and courtesy visas, and the APEC Business Card. It also handles lost passports and lost departure cards (TM.6), and arrival stamp corrections.
Counter K moved to IT Square Laksi Plaza, 3rd floor, Chaeng Wattana Road, from 18 April 2022. The queue closes at 16.00. Take the SRT Dark Red Line to Lak Si Station, Exit 1 or Exit 2.
Counter M: business extensions
A business extension in the Non-B category A files at Counter M of the Government Complex, Chaeng Wattana.
Online options
Division 1 runs an e-Extension service for Bangkok only. Tourism is the first of its listed grounds. You apply at thaiextension.vfsevisa.com. The visa sticker is collected at Building B, floor 3.
The 90-day notification can be made online 15 days in advance. It cannot be made online after a change of passport. The 90-day report guide and the TM.30 guide cover the rules.
Counters side by side
- Counters A and B: Building B, 2nd floor, queue closes at 15.30.
- Counter K: IT Square Laksi Plaza, 3rd floor, queue closes at 16.00.
- Counter M: Government Complex, Chaeng Wattana.
The office closes for lunch between 12.00 and 13.00. Plan to be in the queue before the cut-off, not at it.
How to get there
The office’s directions, on a 2021 page, recommend the SRT Dark Red Line to Lak Si Station. Exit through Gate 3, on the local road opposite IT Square. Then take a taxi or motorcycle taxi to the Government Complex, Building B, Gate 2.
By bus
Bus lines 66 and 166 go to the Government Complex Chaeng Wattana. On lines 52 and 150, get off at the CAT Building stop and walk about 20 meters into Soi 7. Then take a motorcycle taxi or the free shuttle bus to Building B.
By car or taxi
Enter by Gate 2, where parking is not allowed. By private car, the office recommends the parking building at Gate 3.
What to bring and what it costs
For a tourist extension, bring form TM.7 with one photograph taken within the last 6 months. The photo is 4 x 6 cm. Bring the passport with a copy. The application is filed in person.
The full list is in the extension guide.
Fees at the counter
The extension fee is THB 1,900. The fee is not refunded under any circumstances.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Extension of visa | THB 1,900 |
| Re-entry permit, single | THB 1,000 |
| Re-entry permit, multiple | THB 3,800 |
| Tourist visa, per entry | THB 1,000 |
| Non-Immigrant visa, single entry | THB 2,000 |
| Transit visa, per entry | THB 800 |
| Non-Immigrant visa, multiple entry, per year | THB 5,000 |
| Resident permit, per person | THB 7,600 |
| LTR visa | THB 50,000 |
| Smart visa, per year of permission | THB 10,000 |
Before you go
- Check which counter takes your service.
- Check the hours: Monday to Friday, closed on public holidays.
- Call 1178 if the counter is unclear.
- Bring the passport with a copy and a photograph 4 x 6 cm.
- Bring the fee in baht: THB 1,900 for an extension.
- Know the exit: Gate 3 at Lak Si Station, then Gate 2 at the complex.
Mistakes that waste a trip
- Wrong building. A tourist extension goes to Counter K, not Building B.
- Late queue. Counters A and B stop issuing tickets at 15.30.
- Missing photo. Bring one photograph 4 x 6 cm.
- Sending an agent. The extension application is filed in person.
- Fee paid, fee gone. The fee is not refunded under any circumstances.
- Wrong city. Division 1 covers Bangkok only.
Step by step
- Pick the counterCounter K takes short-term extensions. Counters A and B take the 90-day notice and TM.30.
- Go to the right buildingCounters A and B are in Building B, 2nd floor; Counter K is at IT Square Laksi Plaza, 3rd floor.
- Arrive before the queue closesQueue tickets run 08.30 to 15.30 at Building B; Counter K closes its queue at 16.00.
- Bring the documents and the feeBring form TM.7, a photo 4 x 6 cm and THB 1,900 for an extension.
Not confirmed: Counter positions come from an April 2022 notice and a 2024 e-Extension notice. The route is the office's 2021 directions, and no page read names a Pink Line station. Ask the hotline 1178 which counter takes your service today.
Common questions
What is the address of the Bangkok immigration office?
Building B, South Zone, Chaeng Wattana Road, Thung Song Hong Subdistrict, Lak Si District, Bangkok 10210.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Friday, 08.30 to 12.00 and 13.00 to 16.30, closed on public holidays. Queue tickets are issued 08.30 to 15.30.
Does Immigration Division 1 cover the airports?
No. Division 1 is responsible for the Bangkok area only, except the airport checkpoints and Bangkok ports.
How do I get there by train?
Take the SRT Dark Red Line to Lak Si Station, the recommended route. Exit at Gate 3, then take a taxi or motorcycle taxi to Building B, Gate 2.
Which bus goes to the Government Complex?
Bus lines 66 and 166 go to the Government Complex Chaeng Wattana. Lines 52 and 150 stop at the CAT Building.
What is the telephone number?
Division 1 telephone is 0-2141-9889. The hotline is 1178.
Can I report my 90 days online?
Yes, the online notification can be made 15 days in advance. A change of passport needs an in-person notification.
How much is a re-entry permit at the counter?
A single re-entry permit is 1,000 baht and a multiple re-entry permit is 3,800 baht.
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